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Archive 2016 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II

  
 
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p.124 #1 · p.124 #1 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Ernie Aubert wrote:
I just received my reconditioned E-M1 Mk II from Olympus. I've done maybe 15 or 20 shots so far, most recently a few with my EF 300mm F4L IS and Metabones adapter in dim evening light. The camera chose ISO 6400, and I'm startled at how good they look; I don't even use anything above 3200 on my 5D III. What a terrific surprise! I'm going to do some comparisons with my AA-filter-less 80D when I get time. I'm feeling pretty delighted and hopeful.


Pictures or it didn't happen!



Aug 22, 2017 at 11:18 PM
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p.124 #2 · p.124 #2 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II



But this isn't that other thread! Okay, I'll see if I can get something worth showing; I haven't so far. No chance till late Wednesday...



Aug 23, 2017 at 12:28 AM
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p.124 #3 · p.124 #3 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Here's the first ones that weren't of nothing at all. The first had some cropping to rotate it; the second two didn't. The third was with a circular polarizer.

Mind you, these are just to satisfy savingspaces's edict...

Edit after the fact: They look awful here; I don't remember seeing the softening I see in these in previous uploads. I can't account for that.

















Aug 24, 2017 at 04:18 PM
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p.124 #4 · p.124 #4 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Olympus 12/1.2 lens coming!

http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-olympus-will-also-announce-new-12mm-f1-2-pro-lens/



Aug 25, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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p.124 #5 · p.124 #5 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Something to look forward to!

http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-new-olympus-zoom-high-end/



Aug 27, 2017 at 09:18 AM
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p.124 #6 · p.124 #6 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


I'd guess either an ultra-wide or a supertelephoto; pretty much everything else is already covered. Maybe 6-12 or 150-400.


Aug 27, 2017 at 09:24 AM
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p.124 #7 · p.124 #7 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Man, that would be awesome ... although the longer end should be 500 so it doesn't compete with the PL 100-400.

Ernie Aubert wrote:
I'd guess either an ultra-wide or a supertelephoto; pretty much everything else is already covered. Maybe 6-12 or 150-400.




Aug 27, 2017 at 09:32 AM
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p.124 #8 · p.124 #8 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


I thought about 500, but I concluded it's rather unlikely; being high-end, it would be pretty big, heavy, and expensive.


Aug 27, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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p.124 #9 · p.124 #9 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Olympus had a 4/3 90-250,2.8. That's a gap that could still be filled. A 100-400, or 200-500 Pro maybe? Now that they have offered Pro lenses at f4, a Pro f4 long zoom is consistent. Even a 200-500,5.6 woman ld be nice. Lots of pros making a living with the Nikon.


Aug 27, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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p.124 #10 · p.124 #10 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


An m4/3 200-500mm lens? That would be an INSANE 400-1000mm in FF AOV! I'd even let Olympus pick whether they want my right or left kidney for such a lens. To be honest, I'm not sure if I would prefer an f/5.6 or 6.3 lens with more reach, or give up some reach for, say, an f/4 lens. Plenty of times when I was shooting Canon, that I would have traded my 800/5.6 for a 600/4 because light gathering ability is so important when you want to keep Tv up and ISO down.


Aug 27, 2017 at 02:17 PM
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p.124 #11 · p.124 #11 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Birdie returned her PL 100-400 and got the 300 PRO for that reason - the PL speed at the longer end of the lens is just not good enough in low light. f4 + 6.5 stops of IS makes a huge difference.

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An m4/3 200-500mm lens? That would be an INSANE 400-1000mm in FF AOV! I'd even let Olympus pick whether they want my right or left kidney for such a lens. To be honest, I'm not sure if I would prefer an f/5.6 or 6.3 lens with more reach, or give up some reach for, say, an f/4 lens. Plenty of times when I was shooting Canon, that I would have traded my 800/5.6 for a 600/4 because light gathering ability is so important when you want to keep Tv up and ISO down.




Aug 27, 2017 at 03:10 PM
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p.124 #12 · p.124 #12 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Gotta say, the E-M10 Mk III looks gorgeous once again (m43rumors pictures). Really much has happened since the first E-M5 and even the E-M1 in pure of looks and overall design.

All the new F1.2 lenses will be great I am quite sure, specially the fact that they are weather sealed (or I am guessing they will be as they will be in the PRO line).

New high zoom sounds very interesting but I have no idea, perhaps something between the 40-150 and 300? 150-300? Or maybe something lower like a 100-200?




Aug 29, 2017 at 11:30 PM
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p.124 #13 · p.124 #13 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


But nothing official on the 'high end zoom', correct?



Aug 30, 2017 at 12:41 AM
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p.124 #14 · p.124 #14 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Correct @MedicineMan404 nothing official, could be anything



Aug 30, 2017 at 07:50 AM
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p.124 #15 · p.124 #15 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Pure speculation of course ... about the now-rumored Oly Pro zoom lens that could fill, in part, the native (no TC needed) focal length gap between the 40-150/2.8 and the 300/4 ... I would think that Olympus would not make something that might in fact hurt the sales of the 300/4 lens, i.e., cover that focal length at f/4. And I wonder if the fact that Pany has a 100-300 means that their patent on that lens precludes Oly from making something similar. I am no lawyer, but just wondering if that might be an issue.

Bottom line for me is I hope whatever they make would be no slower than f/4. I understand that size, weight and cost would be an issue for many prospective buyers. 75-250 at f/4, or even 75-250 at f/2.8 variable to f/4 would suit me just fine. Assuming it would be the same pro build with IS, it will be expensive. But I'd buy it in a heartbeat (as I have no interest whatsoever in the Pany 100-400).

Love the focal length of the Oly 4/3 mount 90-250 f/2.8 but the weight and size is astronomical - bigger than the Nikon stuff that I sold this past winter.



Aug 30, 2017 at 02:37 PM
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p.124 #16 · p.124 #16 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


James Farrell wrote:
And I wonder if the fact that Pany has a 100-300 means that their patent on that lens precludes Oly from making something similar. I am no lawyer, but just wondering if that might be an issue.



You mean like the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7?



Aug 30, 2017 at 03:16 PM
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p.124 #17 · p.124 #17 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


whumber wrote:
You mean like the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7?


Nope: Way too slow for my needs. Trying shooting an f/6.7 lens in the low-light Great Bear Rainforest of coastal British Columbia which I will visit at least three times over the next several months. ISO would be off the charts.



Aug 30, 2017 at 03:20 PM
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p.124 #18 · p.124 #18 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


This is a well-thought out post, James! As much as I love my Big KaHuna (ZD 90-250/2.8), a more portable, native m4/3 version like the 75-250/2.8-4 you have suggested sounds like a great idea! Still would like to see an Oly 100-400/4.5-5.6 with Sync IS .

James Farrell wrote:
Pure speculation of course ... about the now-rumored Oly Pro zoom lens that could fill, in part, the native (no TC needed) focal length gap between the 40-150/2.8 and the 300/4 ... I would think that Olympus would not make something that might in fact hurt the sales of the 300/4 lens, i.e., cover that focal length at f/4. And I wonder if the fact that Pany has a 100-300 means that their patent on that lens precludes Oly from making something similar. I am no lawyer, but just wondering if that might be an issue.

Bottom line for me
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Aug 30, 2017 at 03:27 PM
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p.124 #19 · p.124 #19 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


This is quite an achievement for a "lowly" Olympus E-M1.2.

http://www.43rumors.com/worlds-first-high-resolution-color-images-micrometeorites-shot-olympus-e-m1-mk2/



Sep 08, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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p.124 #20 · p.124 #20 · Olympus E-M1 Mk II


Great price on the Olympus 60 macron lens!

http://www.43rumors.com/lowest-price-ever-olympus-60mm-macro-now-349/



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